Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Medieval History

Assertion: The influence of the Chishti silsila in the subcontinent was aided by its adaptation to local devotional practices.

Consider the following statements in support of the assertion:
I. Chishtis used Hindavi and other local languages in communication and devotional poetry.
II. Practices such as bowing, offering water, yogic exercises and musical audition were incorporated into Chishti life.

  1. I supports the assertion, but II does not.
  2. II supports the assertion, but I does not.
  3. Neither I nor II supports the assertion.
  4. Both I and II support the assertion.
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